A cold{ }is passing through the D.C. area late this morning and will move offshore later today.{ } The rain will taper off midday and cooler, blustery conditions will arrive.{ } It will be the start of cooler weather that will last the better part of the rest of the week. The rain was heavy in Northern Virginia this morning. Here's a look at some rainfall totals as of 10:30 this morning.{ }

Rainfall from last night through today

{ }{ } There is a chance of a few showers Wednesday afternoon, otherwise more stable weather with sunshine to end the week.{ } But, the weekend looking unsettled.